Explorer Elementary School
#90 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#10862 of 50,301 nationally
About Explorer Elementary School
Explorer Elementary School is a public elementary located in Goddard, in the Goddard school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 433 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 90th of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (59th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 433.
There are 11 schools in Goddard; Explorer Elementary School ranks 2nd of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)31.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Explorer Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Explorer Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Eisenhower High School
Goddard · Public high · Grades 9–12
991 students · 494 m away
Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School
Goddard · Public middle · Grades 7–8
625 students · 526 m away
Apollo Elementary School
Goddard · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
544 students · 766 m away
Amelia Earhart Elementary School
Goddard · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
514 students · 3.9 km away
Oak Street Elementary School K-4
Goddard · Public elementary · Grades K–4
343 students · 4.1 km away
Goddard High
Goddard · Public high · Grades 9–12
962 students · 4.4 km away
Discovery Intermediate School
Goddard · Public middle · Grades 5–6
502 students · 4.5 km away
Challenger Intermediate School
Goddard · Public middle · Grades 5–6
454 students · 4.6 km away
Goddard Middle School
Goddard · Public middle · Grades 7–8
485 students · 4.7 km away
Clark Davidson Elem
Goddard · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
462 students · 4.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Deerfield Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students
Frances Willard Elem
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students
Lowell Brune Elementary School
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students
Schwegler Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students
Prairie Creek Elementary
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
432 students
Union Valley Elem
Hutchinson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Explorer Elementary School a good school?
Explorer Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 70.6 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #90 of 686 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Explorer Elementary School rank in Kansas?
Explorer Elementary School ranks #90 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #10862 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Explorer Elementary School?
Explorer Elementary School had 433 students in 2025.
Is Explorer Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Explorer Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Explorer Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Explorer Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.